Full Story The great gen Z revolt
Nov 1, 2025
Dr. Nayana Prakash, a Chatham House fellow, offers expert insights on the surge of youth-led protests shaking the Global South, spotlighting Nepal as a flashpoint. Young protesters from Nepal, Morocco, and Madagascar share their firsthand experiences and motivations behind the unrest. They discuss the role of social media platforms like TikTok in mobilizing movements and the significance of the One Piece pirate flag as a symbol of anti-corruption. The conversation highlights the broader patterns of dissent and the potential for these movements to influence global politics.
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Social Media Trigger, Not Root Cause
- Nepal's Gen Z protests used apps like Discord and TikTok as catalysts but were driven by deeper issues like corruption and unemployment.
- Dr Nayana Prakash emphasizes social media triggered action, not the root causes of the unrest.
A Protest Ready To Explode
- Yuzhan Rajbandhari describes a protest that felt poised to explode after long-standing grievances accumulated.
- He recounts police shooting and friends killed, showing how quickly peaceful protests turned deadly.
Youth Nominated A Caretaker Leader
- Young Nepali protesters used Discord to nominate a caretaker prime minister after the incumbent resigned.
- They pushed for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead a six-month transitional government.